Senior Advisor, Stakeholder Engagement

New Zealand Government; Wellington; On-site; NZD 116,000 - 142,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

5 weeks annual leave

Sick leave from day 1

KiwiSaver up to 4%

Vision assistance

Flu vaccinations

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) is seeking a Senior Advisor, Stakeholder Engagement, to shape how we connect with the aviation sector and broader stakeholders. You will work with senior leaders to develop engagement strategies, coordinate meaningful interactions, and provide trusted advice that strengthens industry and government relationships.

You will influence how we listen and engage while supporting our vision of a safe and secure aviation system.

Qualifications

• Experience developing stakeholder engagement strategies and communications plans.
• Exceptional relationship-building across diverse groups.
• Strong communication, influencing skills and ability to advise senior leaders.
• Strategic mindset to identify opportunities, risks and solutions.
• Experience delivering consultations, events or large-scale engagement initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and delivery of stakeholder engagement strategy and annual programme.
• Build cross-organisational relationships for coordinated engagement.
• Provide strategic insights to support relationship management.
• Develop and deliver engagement and communications plans for initiatives and projects.
• Identify opportunities to strengthen industry relationships and consistent messaging.
• Coordinate stakeholder activities and engagement planning tools.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Relationship building

Strategic advisory

Communication

Consultations/events

Job description

About the Role

As our Senior Advisor, Stakeholder Engagement, you’ll play a key role in shaping how CAA connects with the aviation sector and wider stakeholder community. Working across the organisation and alongside senior leaders, you’ll develop and deliver engagement strategies, coordinate meaningful stakeholder interactions, and provide trusted advice that helps strengthen relationships with industry, government partners, and other key stakeholders. This is an opportunity to influence how CAA listens, communicates and engages while supporting our vision of a safe and secure aviation system.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development and delivery of CAA's stakeholder engagement approach and annual engagement programme.
• Build strong relationships across the organisation to ensure coordinated and effective stakeholder engagement.
• Provide strategic advice and insights to support stakeholder relationship management and engagement planning.
• Develop and deliver engagement and communications plans for key initiatives, consultations, and projects.
• Identify opportunities to strengthen industry relationships and ensure consistent organisational messaging.
• Coordinate stakeholder activities and maintain engagement planning tools and resources.
• Plan and deliver conference, events and forums attendance, and other stakeholder engagement activities.

The salary band for this role is $115,536 - $141,751. Starting salaries are based on knowledge, skills and experience the successful candidate brings to the role, as well as internal relativities.

What You'll Bring

• Experience developing and implementing stakeholder engagement strategies and communication plans.
• Exceptional relationship‑building skills and the ability to engage effectively with a wide range of stakeholders.
• Strong communication and influencing skills, with confidence advising senior leaders.
• A strategic mindset and the ability to identify opportunities, risks, and innovative solutions.
• Experience delivering consultations, events, forums, or large-scale engagement initiatives.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities and competing deadlines.
• An understanding of government or regulatory environments, with aviation sector knowledge an advantage.

About Us

The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) is New Zealand's aviation safety and security regulator. We play a critical role in protecting the travelling public, supporting the aviation sector, and strengthening New Zealand's international reputation.

Our vision is simple and powerful: A safe and secure aviation system - so people are safe, and feel safe when they fly.

Our values — Professionalism, Respect, Integrity, Transparency, and Collaboration — guide everything we do. We're committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and supportive environment where everyone feels respected, safe, and valued. Our people are central to our success.

Why Join Us?

• 5 weeks annual leave, with an additional 2 days after five years of continuous service
• Sick leave entitlements from day 1 and ten days domestic leave annually
• Matching KiwiSaver contributions up to 4%
• Vision assistance
• Flu vaccinations
• Employee Assistance Programme

Application Deadline

Applications close: 10 September 2026